Good day!

I was given a loom and I've never used one before.  There's no instruction book and I would like to see if I could find one on the web.  I'm guessing it's a table loom, but I'm unable to identify what brand it is.  Any help would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to starting a new hobby.  Smile

 

This was given by a friend whose Mother passed away and he doesn't know anything about loom/weaving.  The item on it is what she was working on and I'm not sure of the best way to remove or finish it???  I do not have any materiels as of yet, and I'm not sure what kind of materials were used.  The working thread had been cut...any ideas on that, would be a great help too.

Comments

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 22:08

laurafry

You don't need an instruction book particular to the loom you are using.  The loom is a pretty standard table loom.  The difference is that the levers are below the cloth beam, but it will still work like any table loom.  

If you don't know anything about weaving, Janet Dawson has a class on Craftsy.  It is geared for floor looms, but all the principles will apply.  The only difference is that instead of tying up treadles, you will use a liftplan and depress the levers in the combinations required for your weave structure.

Welcome to the wonderful world of weaving.  :)

 

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 22:24

Bec

Thank you so much!  I'll definitely check out Janet Dawson on Craftsy.  I'm not even familiar with the parts or terms used, so I need all the help I can get.  Thank you, once again and have a blessed day!

Fri, 01/08/2016 - 23:48

loomroomcat (not verified)

It is a Clemes and Clemes, I believe.  I have owned two of them.  There is also an option for a table stand with foot treadles.  Very nice loom.  Easier on the shoulders than standard table looms because you don't have to reach up as for to change the shafts.

 

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 01:58

Joanne Hall

If you go to the website of the Handweavers Guild of America, there is a list of weaving guilds.  You will find one close to you.  A guild can be very helpful.  Often some members will volunteer to help you get started.  Or, they know of someone who holds classes.  And guilds often have weaving equipment that you can borrow. 

http://glimakrausa.com/glossary/

This is a link to a glossary of weaving terms.

Joanne

Sat, 01/09/2016 - 19:07

Bec

Thank you so much!  I can't tell you how long I've been searching the internet for information...lol.  I did find a plate on it that identifies it as Metiers Clemet Inc.  (?)  I think I'd just feel more confident in what I was doing if I had specific info. on this specific loom, since I have no clue what I'm doing.  It's definitely going to be a trial and error thing at first.  Smile